Meaning Behind NEW dove/butterfly release

[breezy]

I'm going through my wedding file and making my HUGE checklist so that I don't forget anything I wanted to do, and to (hopefully) inspire me to get moving

I came across an acticle from http://www.4wed.net/readings.htm that I had copied with the meaning behind alot of the newer traditions people are practicing... thought I would share


- White Dove Release Ceremony
Doves choose one partner for life and make this commitment until death. The white dove has been used throughout history as a symbol of Love, Peace, Purity, Faithfulness and Prosperity. It is said that if doves are seen on your wedding day, a happy home is assured. These birds released here today represent the love and commitment you have given to one another this day. From this day forward, when ever you see a white dove, may you be reminded of this moment"
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Legend of the Butterfly (For Butterfly Release)
According to an American Indian Legend - If anyone desires a wish to come true they must first capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it. Since a butterfly can make no sound, the butterfly can not reveal the wish to anyone but the Great Spirit who hears and sees all. In gratitude for giving the beautiful butterfly its freedom, the Great Spirit always grants the wish. So, according to legend, by making a wish and giving the butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted. We have gathered to grant this couple all our best wishes and are about to set these butterflies free in trust that all these wishes will be granted.

butterfly Release
To make a wish come true, whisper it to a butterfly. Upon these wings it will be taken to heaven and granted.

New Beginnings (For Butterfly Release)
From the cycles of life come circles of love, and we give You our thanks for such gifts from Above. From Nature's own beauty come uplifting feelings, from the flight of these creatures may you find life's true meanings. And as these creations escape to the light may the promise of tomorrow always be bright. Let them carry your hopes for what the future may bring, and may your love be uplifted on these butterfly wings.

[Robyn Lynn]

That's interesting, Breezy!! I like what it says about the doves as I have a dove cake topper and my cake maker(friend's mom) bought me a clear bell with a dove sitting on interlocking rings inside to put on or next to the cake.

Fascinating about the butterlies. I thought people released them just because they look pretty!!